Cabot Corporation
CBT
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- Cabot Corporation operates in the specialty chemicals industry, which is experiencing a recovery phase as demand for advanced materials increases across various sectors.
- The company's revenue grew by 9% in the latest quarter, reaching $982 million compared to $904 million in the previous quarter.
- Despite a decline in gross margin to 18.7%, Cabot's operating margin remains competitive at 10%.
- The specialty chemicals sector faces intense competition, which can pressure profit margins and market share.
- Cabot's earnings growth has declined significantly, with a drop of 93.7% year-over-year.
- The company's score indicates a 'Sell' signal with a score of -8.00, reflecting negative trends in key performance indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $3.90B | Enterprise value | $5.07B | Trailing P/E | 21.18 | Forward P/E | 10.82 |
| PEG | 1.00 | Price / book | 2.43 | Beta | 0.82 | Dividend yield | 2.44% |
| Revenue growth | 6.4% | Earnings growth | -93.7% | Gross margin | 24.2% | Operating margin | 14.3% |
| Profit margin | 5.2% | ROE | 13.3% | ROA | 8.9% | Debt / equity | 0.74 |
| Current ratio | 1.47 | Free cash flow | $258.25M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $90.33 |
| 52w high | $94.53 | 52w low | $58.33 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $982M | $904M | $849M | $899M | $923M | — |
| Op margin | 10.0% | 14.3% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 18.1% | — |
| Net income | $6.0M | $68.0M | $73.0M | $43.0M | $101M | — |
| Gross margin | 18.7% | 23.2% | 24.9% | 24.5% | 26.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $184M | $210M | $211M | $220M | $244M | — |
| Operating income | $98.0M | $129M | $129M | $137M | $167M | — |
- Revenue +9% vs prior quarter ($982M vs $904M).
- Gross margin 18.7% (was 23.2% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 10%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.7B | $4.0B | $3.9B | $4.3B |
| Op margin | 16.7% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Net income | $331M | $380M | $445M | $209M |
| Gross margin | 25.3% | 24.0% | 21.3% | 20.5% |
| Gross profit | $940M | $960M | $839M | $885M |
| Operating income | $621M | $614M | $529M | $572M |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · APD to Build LNG-Based ASU for PETRONAS Gas Berhad-Led JV
2026-10-08 · Are Investors Undervaluing Cabot (CBT) Right Now?
2026-10-05 · VICI Properties Expands Experiences: Can Non-Gaming Growth Scale?
2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Cabot Price Target to $86 From $92, Maintains Neutral Rating
2026-10-05 · Is Cabot (CBT) Outperforming Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?
2026-10-03 · 3 US Basic Materials Stocks With Domestic Demand and Trade Protection Tailwinds
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2026-09-23 · Cabot Properties to Acquire Modern Logistics Development in the Hanover Region of Germany
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2026-09-18 · Cabot Expands Battery Materials Platform With $50M DOE Grant
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